ecossaise

é·cos·saise

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-koh-seyz, -kuh-]
- /ˌeɪ koʊˈseɪz, -kə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-koh-seyz, -kuh-]
- /ˌeɪ koʊˈseɪz, -kə-/

Definitions of ecossaise word

noun ecossaise a country-dance in quick duple meter. 1
noun ecossaise An energetic country dance in duple time in which couples form lines facing each other. 1
noun ecossaise lively dance in two-four time 0
noun ecossaise a lively dance in two-four time 0
noun ecossaise the tune for such a dance 0

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Origin of ecossaise

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < French, feminine of écossais Scottish, equivalent to Écosse Scotland + -ais -ese; translation of German schottisch

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Parts of speech for Ecossaise

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exclamation

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ecossaise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ecossaise usage trend in Literature

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